Our son is currently enrolled in the TK / Kinder class at Young Minds, and words cannot truly express the experience we as a family have had there. It is incredible.
From the caring, communicative, and responsive teachers to the incredible learning environment, our son has thrived here and is more than prepared for kindergarten.
The teachers at Young Minds are truly exceptional and meet the kids where they're at in terms of learning. For example, when our son became frustrated learning phonics, they took an individualized approach, creating fun and engaging activities tailored to his learning style. They also provided helpful ideas to support his learning at home, and his progress has been phenomenal. He now loves phonics and is thriving.
We also love how Young Minds teachers children problem-solving skills, kindness, courtesy, and collaborative play. Their philosophy helps the kids build strong relationships and bonds, making time on the playground really special. Our son loves being there so much that he insists on doing aftercare and staying late every day (they offer aftercare until 6:00, five days a week).
In addition to the way they teach, they do everything they can to make the experience magical for the kids. During the holiday, they make it snow on campus for sledding. There's a teacher who dresses up as a gingerbread man for the kids to chase, and they constructed a huge winter cardboard train for the kids to sit in for storytime and hot cocoa in their PJs.
We also adore their enrichment classes, which include yoga, art, Sportball, and ceramics. These programs have helped our son develop a well-rounded education and a love for learning and the abundance of outdoor space gives him plenty of opportunities o get his energy out. With a grassy yard for enrichment classes and events, an upper playground with slides and huge Magna-Tiles, an outdoor eating area, a nature yard for imaginative play and bike riding, and outdoor classrooms, children have ample opportunities to learn and grow in a vibrant setting.
While public schools may offer TK, we highly recommend considering Young Minds Preschool. The teachers, community, and facilities are truly unmatched. The school is incredibly secure and we feel that he is safe and well cared for each and every day.
We will be sad to leave next year but are grateful for the preschool director and teachers who played a crucial role in helping us navigate the application process for private schools. Our son got accepted into all four schools we applied to, and this year, every child at Young Minds was accepted into their top choice school.
In summary, Young Minds Preschool is a truly magical and special place, and we cannot say enough good things about it. If you are considering a preschool for your child, this should be at the top of your list. read more